5 Days Uganda Gorilla Chimp & Wildlife Safari to Kibale Forest & Bwindi Impenetrable – Overview

The5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Bwindi Impenetrable Chimpanzee Trekking Uganda wildlife safari. Enjoy a Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda and Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park during the same Uganda Safari tour, hiking, scenery viewing, and hiking safari.

5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Bwindi Impenetrable Chimpanzee trekking Uganda Wildlife Safari takes you to Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The prime safari activities include gorilla tracking and chimpanzee trekking. Encountering the critically endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitats and the chimpanzees, our closest relatives is very rewarding.

The heritage tours to the Amabere caves and the adventurous hike to the Fort Portal Crater lake field not forgetting Eco tours in Bigodi wetland sanctuary combine to generate Ultimate African Safari Memories.

5 Days Uganda Gorilla Chimp & Wildlife Safari to Kibale Forest & Bwindi Impenetrable – Highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Fort Portal Area. Hike the Fort Portal Crater Field and Amabere Caves & then transfer to Kibale National Park

Day 2: Do Chimpanzee trekking in the morning and afternoon Bigodi wetland walk

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Drive along the scenic landscapes of the Rwenzori Mountains and Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 4: Do gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for evening relaxation and overnight

Day 5: Transfer to Kampala

5 Days Uganda Gorilla Chimp & Wildlife Safari to Kibale Forest & Bwindi Impenetrable – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer To Fort Portal Area. Hike The Fort Portal Crater Field And Amabere Caves & Then Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast at your place of stay in Kampala, embark on the drive to the Fort Portal area 300km about a 4 – 5 hours’ drive.

You will drive through impressive countryside landscapes of Uganda with impressive scenic views including the scenic Mubende inselbergs.

You arrive in time for lunch after which you will proceed to the Fort Portal Crater Lake Field where you will first visit the Amabere g’ Nnyinamwiru caves, an ancient site that locals believe to be breasts of Nnyinamwiru the daughter of Bukuku a self-enthroned King of the Bachwezi.

Geologically, the features are stalactites and stalagmites. From the caves, continue to hike the Fort Portal Crater field where you will summit the famous Kyeganywa hill offering impressive views of the crater lakes and crater hollows below and the views of Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day.

Return from this activity and transfer to Kibale National Park 26km from Fort Portal town arriving at the lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Ndali Lodge (Upmarket / Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (Midrange / Standard), or Rwenzori View Guesthouse (Budget / Basic)

Day 2: Do Chimpanzee Trekking in The Morning And Afternoon Bigodi Wetland Walk

Gather at Kanyanchu Tourism Center for briefing at 8 am by the park rangers after which you embark on the trekking in search of chimpanzees.

Kibale Forest boasts of high counts of habituated chimpanzees with over 95% chances of encountering them.

The chimpanzee trekking exposes you to impressive forested landscapes with undulating terrain which presents a rewarding hike that is behind chimpanzees alone.

The one hour of direct encounter with chimpanzees seeing them as they patrol, munch fruit, socialize, young ones play, and make pant-hooting calls generates remarkable memories.

Retreat from this 2 – 5 hour activity and settle at the starting point to consume your packed lunch after which you embark on the transfer to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for an Eco-community walk through the wetland.

The walk offers you possible views of counts of birds including the Great Blue Turaco and Hornbills. The views of the swamp-dwelling animals like Sitatunga may also not be missed.

Retreat from the activity and transfer to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Ndali Lodge (Upmarket / Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (Midrange / Standard), or Rwenzori View Guesthouse (Budget / Basic)

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Drive Along The Scenic Landscapes of The Rwenzori Mountains and Queen Elizabeth NP

After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park driving past the amazing scenic landscapes of the mountains of the moon – the Rwenzoris towering up to 5,109m above sea level with snow-capped peaks.

You also drive past the rolling Savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park lying on the Albertine rift flats. Arrive in Bwindi in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Chameleon Hill Lodge (Upmarket / Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp (Midrange / Standard), or Broadbill Forest Camp (Budget /Basic)

Day 4: Do Gorilla Trekking And Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi For Evening Relaxation And Overnight

After breakfast, gather at the respective park headquarters for briefing at 8 am and the eventual start of the gorilla trekking encounter.

You follow the trails of your respective gorilla family traversing the forest with its hilly forested landscapes and deep saddles.

The hills are forested with mature trees and dense undergrowth that have earned it the name Impenetrable.
The gorilla trekking encounter tends to last 2 – 8 hours inclusive of one (1) hour direct encounter with them.

Seeing the critically endangered apes as they forage, and socialize, the young gorillas rolling themselves on tree branches and the Silverback demonstrating his authority is a moment of wonder that derives remarkable excitement.

Retreat from the activity and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi through the fascinating Kigezi Highlands with magical scenery.

Upon arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you embark on a thrilling sunset boat cruise on the lake of a thousand islands as it has been dubbed because of its counts of 29 Islands.

The cruise presents an evening soothing recreational encounter that is worth exploring and refreshment after the gorilla trek adventure. Retire for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi Resort (Upmarket / Luxury), Lake Bunyonyi Eco-resort (Midrange / Standard) or Byoona Amagara Island Retreat (Budget / Basic)

Day 5: Transfer to Kampala

After a relaxed breakfast, embark on the transfer to Kampala City 437km about 7 hour’s drive passing through the lush countryside landscapes of Southwestern Uganda before making a stop at Igongo Cultural Center 12km past Mbarara town for a thrilling traditional lunch.

After this encounter, you will continue on the drive to arrive in Kampala in the afternoon.

End of The 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Chimp & Wildlife Safari to Kibale Forest & Bwindi Impenetrable.